Could now be the moment to enter the dragon? August 8, 2008 As the Olympics begin, China has never been more intriguing, says Samantha Downes It was once a region where only the least risk-averse would fear to tread, but China has emerged as a magnet for investors’ cash. In the last decade the communist-run country has emerged as the world’s second largest economy. Its willingness to [...]
The top five tools to improve your trading August 5, 2008 Master technical analysis, but don’t get too bogged down in the details, says Katie Hope Any body logging onto a retail contracts for difference (CFD) trading platform for the first time could end up a bit dazzled. It’s like an online 80s disco, all flashing lights and neon colours. Just add some leg warmers and [...]
Summer volatility means rich pickings August 4, 2008 Traders should stay disciplined to make the most of unusual summer markets, says Sandy Jadeja With holiday season upon us, minds are turning to currencies. With the dollar so weak against the pound, a trip to the US looks like a better bet than Europe at the moment. I am planning to take a break [...]
Buying property on a golf course can be an above par investment July 31, 2008 Look to the States or Morocco for a sporting second home, writes Alex Delmar-Morgan As the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale reached its nail-biting conclusion recently, with Irishman Padraig Harrington pipping veteran Aussie Greg Norman to win the claret jug, many around the country were surely visualising themselves ambling round a gold-course, driver in hand, [...]
Knowing when to dip your toe in the water July 29, 2008 There are lots of indicators that can tell a trader when to take the buy and sell, writes Katie Hope One trader I know reckons whether he has a good or a bad trading day depends on whether he has had time for a bath that morning or not. A half hour soak at 5.30am [...]
Flexibility is the key in these markets: you can win on falls as well as rises July 28, 2008 Smiles have returned to traders’ faces with the markets rallying more than 7 per cent in the last two weeks. But be careful. It’s easy for the bulls to get too optimistic. During a spread betting seminar last week, people kept asking, “Are there any buying opportunities in the markets?” My answer is that there [...]
Avoid the equities wipe out by riding the fast-moving forex wave July 28, 2008 By spread betting currencies you can avoid the boom and bust bedevilling other markets, says Katie Hope Global currency trading has burst into popularity in recent times as investors try to profit from exchange rate fluctuations. The rapid moves of currency exchange rates are what attracts investors to the market. It’s fast-moving and exciting area. [...]
UK industry is modern, high-tech and a good bet for savvy investors July 25, 2008 Funds and ETFs can help get you exposure to an area that promises to flourish, writes Phil Thornton Barely a day goes by without a new portent of doom and gloom for some part of the UK economy, whether for financials, retailers or housebuilding. But one sector may offer a glimmer of hope during a [...]
Pips and pairs: forex trading comes to a screen near you July 23, 2008 Phil Thornton takes a look at some of the new retail forex platforms out there Just a decade ago, the closest that even the savviest investors came to foreign exchange trading was deciding when and where to buy foreign currency for their summer holiday. Thanks to financial liberalisation and massive advances in technology, private investors [...]
A good trading plan is the first step if you want to make money with CFDs July 23, 2008 You could come a cropper if you don’t have information at your fingertips, says David James Norman Trading with contracts for difference (CFDs) can be a complicated undertaking. That is why arguably the most important part of successful CFD trading is to have a clear plan. Think of your CFD trading like a business: it [...]